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Duntroon School was established in 1879. The school is recognised as being of historical significance in our community. It is situated in a small township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street and the Maerewhenua River. The majority of children are transported to school by three bus runs from a wide catchment area. The catchment of the school is Campbell Park to the West, Blackpoint to the East and Danseys’ Pass to the South.
We provide stimulating and engaging learning opportunities for students from Year 0 to 8, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators. Our thriving rural school is well supported by the Board of Trustees and the local community.
Our work is underpinned by the four core values of Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Co-operation and Inclusion which sit within our vision: ‘The BEST we can be’ Ko te pai e taea e tatou!
B - Believe in myself, E - Empowered to learn, S - Socially Responsible, T - Thinkers and Learners for life.
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our kura so special. We warmly welcome whānau and community members to visit us, meet our passionate staff, and experience the unique spirit of our rural school in the Waitaki Valley.
Ngā mihi nui
To our Duntroon families...
The House Captains have been busy organising our EASTER themed Treat Day on Thursday 2nd April (our last day for the term)
On Thursday everyone can wear Mufti (no school uniform).
You can be in Easter colours, Easter dress up, or just enjoy wearing your own clothes instead of your school uniform.
Sarah Caldwell
Good luck to everyone playing touch tomorrow!
Please note this is the final game for the term.
I will be in contact closer to the time to inform you of the start date for term 4. The teams will remain the same.
Many thanks!
The trail ride day is nearly here!
Please check the “Friday Help” and “Saturday Help” pages.
What jobs you have been put down for, and check your contact number is correct.
The Key Person (highlighted names) for each job will then contact you/organise with you all information you need prior, or will just instruct you when and where to meet on the day, and will sort it from there.
Car parking
You will meet Sarah Caldwell (0274349068) at Base paddock entrance on Saturday morning (7am at the base paddock on Bushy Creek road), you will be given a vest, from there you will direct the cars for parking in the base paddock as set out by Sarah Caldwell.
Once the car park is full enough the kids helping can head to the bike free zone
If you have another job to get to once car parking is done, please just head off as required to do this. If not and you are free come check in at base command (Land search and rescue truck next to st John) to see if there is anything else that needs done
Registrations
You will meet Jayne Strachan (02102501224) at base paddock on Bushy creek road at the meridian tent on Saturday morning (7am at the base paddock on Bushy Creek road) here she will set you up and let you know what you need to do
If you have another job to get to once registration is done, please just head off as required to do this. If not and you are free come check in at base command (Land search and rescue truck next to st John) to see if there is anything else that needs done
Spark Checking/Start chutes
You will meet Jack Buckland (0279268013) at base paddock (7am at the base paddock on Bushy Creek road) He will get you a fluro vest, and any other equipment. He will run you through what you are checking for. And then it is a matter of checking bikes and putting a sticker on the bike to indicate the bike has passed the check, You may need to direct riders back to registration to buy a spark arrestor, In some instances you may also need to discuss with base command if a situation of inadequate gear or bike safety arises.
Start chutes you will meet Ashley Wilson (0279317895) at base paddock (7am at the base paddock on Bushy Creek road) He will get you a fluro vest.
If you have another job to get to once spark checking is done, please just head off as required to do this. If not and you are free come check in at base command (Land search and rescue truck next to st John) to see if there is anything else that needs done
BBQ
The BBQ is at the base paddock next to the meridian tent. Come over to the BBQ and check in with Gemma Hamilton (0211893062) on Saturday either at the time she has advised you, or once you are finished with a previous job. Here she will let you know what she needs you to do.
If you need to get away or have another job to get to after some time on the BBQ, please just let Gemma know, and head off as required to do this.
Road crossings
Please check the road crossing roster to see which road crossing or crossings you are on
Read the road marshall Briefing (IMPORTANT)
Read the “Additional road marshall information” document
NEW! ON THURSDAY 19th at 2.40pm is the main road crossing briefing. This will be held at school by the office
-All people on a road crossing to attend if possible
-opening crossing people will still need to meet (2 locations this year depending on which crossing you are on) to collect supplies and radios on Saturday morning
Sarah Todd will contact crossing leaders (your name is in CAPITALS) to give you all the relevant information to pass on to all your crossing personnel
-confirm you are still all organised to turn up as per the roster
-give you a “Map Pin” so you can easily locate the crossing
-Run through any key information from Thursday briefing (if you were unable to attend)
Appreciate all your help on the day!
Kind regards, Sarah Todd
If your child is interested in playing hockey this season, please fill in the google form by Friday 17th April 2026.
https://forms.gle/qpCPJkGB5FsoQAJbA
If you have any questions please email Kate Frear - katef@duntroon.school.nz.
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